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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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