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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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