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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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