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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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