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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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