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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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