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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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