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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education