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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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