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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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