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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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