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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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