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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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