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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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