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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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