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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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