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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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