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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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