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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key 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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