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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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