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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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