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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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