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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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