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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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