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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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