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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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