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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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