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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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