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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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