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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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