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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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