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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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