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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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