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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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