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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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