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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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