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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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