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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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