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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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