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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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