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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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