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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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