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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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