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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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