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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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