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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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