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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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