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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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