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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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