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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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