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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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