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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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