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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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