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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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