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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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