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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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