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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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