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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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