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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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