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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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