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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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