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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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