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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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