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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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