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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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