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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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