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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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