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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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