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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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