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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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