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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What 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 optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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