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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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