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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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