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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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