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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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