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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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