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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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