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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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