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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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