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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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