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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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