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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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