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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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