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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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