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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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