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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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