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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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