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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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