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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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