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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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