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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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