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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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