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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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