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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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