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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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