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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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