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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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