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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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