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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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