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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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