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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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