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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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