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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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