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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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