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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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