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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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