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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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