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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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