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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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