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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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