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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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