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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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