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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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