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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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