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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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