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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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