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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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