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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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