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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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