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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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