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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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