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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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