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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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