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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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