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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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