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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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