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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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