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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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