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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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