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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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