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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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