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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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