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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important 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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