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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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