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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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