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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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