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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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