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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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