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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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