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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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