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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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