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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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