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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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