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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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