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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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