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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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