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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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