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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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