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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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