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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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