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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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