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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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