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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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