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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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