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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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