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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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