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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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