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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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