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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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