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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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