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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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