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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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