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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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