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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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