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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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