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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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