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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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