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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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