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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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