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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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