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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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