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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes 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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