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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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