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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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