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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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