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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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