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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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