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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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