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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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