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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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