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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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