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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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