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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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