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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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