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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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