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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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