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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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