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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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