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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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