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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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