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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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