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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates 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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