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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key 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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