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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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