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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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