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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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