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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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