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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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