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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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