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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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