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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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