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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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