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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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