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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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