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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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