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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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