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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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