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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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