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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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