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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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