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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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