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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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