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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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