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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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