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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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