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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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