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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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