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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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