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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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