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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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