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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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