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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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