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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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