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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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