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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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