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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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