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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important 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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