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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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