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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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