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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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