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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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