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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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