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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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