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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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