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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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