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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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