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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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