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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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