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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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