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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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