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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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