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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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