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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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