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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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