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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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