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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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