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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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