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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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