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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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