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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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