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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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