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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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