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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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