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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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