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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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