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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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