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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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