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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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