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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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