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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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