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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner 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 distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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