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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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