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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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