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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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