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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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