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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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