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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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