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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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