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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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