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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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