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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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