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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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