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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews 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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