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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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