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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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