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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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