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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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