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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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