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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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