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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting 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 amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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