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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key 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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