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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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