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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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