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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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