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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information 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 topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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