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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education