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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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