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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education