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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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