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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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