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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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