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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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