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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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