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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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