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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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