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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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