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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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