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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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