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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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