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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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