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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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