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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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