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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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