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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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