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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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