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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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