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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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