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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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