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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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