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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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