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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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