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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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