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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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