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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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