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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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