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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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