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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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