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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure 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 classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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