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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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