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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key 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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