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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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