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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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