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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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