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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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