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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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