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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major 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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