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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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