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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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