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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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