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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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