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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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