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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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