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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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