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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details 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 stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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