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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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