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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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