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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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