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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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