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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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