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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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