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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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