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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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