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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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