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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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