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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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