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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 (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the 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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