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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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