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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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