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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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