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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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