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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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