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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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