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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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