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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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