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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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