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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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