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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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