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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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