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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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