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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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