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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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