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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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