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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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