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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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