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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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