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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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