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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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