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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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