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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner 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 widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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