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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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