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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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