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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about 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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