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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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