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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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