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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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