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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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