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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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