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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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