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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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