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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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