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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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