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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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