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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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