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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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