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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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