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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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