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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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