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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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