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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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