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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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