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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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