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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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