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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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