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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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