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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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