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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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