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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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