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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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