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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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