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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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