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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources