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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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