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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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