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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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