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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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