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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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