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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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