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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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