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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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