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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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