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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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