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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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