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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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