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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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