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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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