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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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