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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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