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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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