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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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