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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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