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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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