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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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