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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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