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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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