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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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