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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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