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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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