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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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