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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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