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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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