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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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