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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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