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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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