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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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