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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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