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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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