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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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