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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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