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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business 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 we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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