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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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