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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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