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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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