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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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