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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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