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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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