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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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