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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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