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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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