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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify 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 massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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