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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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