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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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