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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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