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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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