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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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