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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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