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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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