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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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