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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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