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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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