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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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