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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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