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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important 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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