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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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