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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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