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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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