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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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