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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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