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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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