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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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