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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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