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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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