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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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