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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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