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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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