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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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