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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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