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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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