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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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