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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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