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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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