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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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