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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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