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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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