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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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