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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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