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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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