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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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