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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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