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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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