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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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