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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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