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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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