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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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