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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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