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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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