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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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