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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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