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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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