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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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