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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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