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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the most important 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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