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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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