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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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