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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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