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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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