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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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