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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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