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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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