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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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