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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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