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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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