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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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